The rivalry between Sol Ruca and Zaria gave fans one of the most emotional and dangerous storylines in WWE NXT this year. Now, as Ruca prepares to move to the main roster, her feud ended in a shocking and painful moment that had everyone backstage worried.
From Best Friends to Bitter Rivals
Sol Ruca and Zaria were once close friends and even tag team partners. But things changed when jealousy entered the picture.
Zaria started feeling that Ruca was getting better opportunities, including a chance at the NXT Women’s Championship. This frustration slowly turned into anger, and eventually, betrayal.
- Zaria cost Ruca a title opportunity
- Ruca later returned the favour
- Their friendship completely broke down
This led to their first major match at NXT Stand and Deliver, where Ruca picked up the win. But clearly, the rivalry was far from over.
A Brutal Last Woman Standing Match
Their final match took place during a special “Revenge” episode of NXT. This time, it was a Last Woman Standing Match, meaning anything goes.
The match quickly turned intense as both women fought all over the arena, including the top of a high stage used for promos.
In a surprising moment:
- Ruca had the chance to push Zaria off the stage but chose not to
- She instead helped her up, showing respect
- The two even shared a brief emotional hug
But that moment didn’t last long.
Zaria suddenly betrayed Ruca and pushed her off the stage. Ruca crashed through two tables below—but the landing went wrong.
Instead of landing safely, she hit her head hard on one of the tables before breaking the other. The fall looked very serious and required medical attention, including staples for her head injury.
Backstage Reaction to the Incident
In a new interview on the Mark Hoke Show, NXT star Kendal Grey provided new details on what the backstage reaction was to Ruca’s horrific fall.
“Back there, we were all watching, like, speechless. We were just mouth wide open speechless. We didn’t know how to react in that moment. She comes back, she has a towel on her head, and she’s like, ‘heck yeah!’ She’s smiling. She’s awesome … but definitely a scary moment for all of us.”Kendal Grey
Gray continued:
“Obviously, that could be really, really bad. It was bad, but it could always be worse. So knowing that she came back with a positive mind and smiling and stuff was a good reassuring moment, because all of us definitely were scared.”Kendal Grey
According to Grey:
- The fall shocked everyone behind the scenes
- Many were genuinely worried about Ruca’s condition
- It was seen as one of the most dangerous moments in recent NXT memory
Grey herself has been rising in NXT after leaving WWE Evolve and focusing full-time on the brand. She has already challenged for the NXT Women’s Championship and is expected to play a bigger role moving forward.
What’s Next for Sol Ruca?
Despite the scary moment, Sol Ruca is now set to move up to WWE’s main roster. This shows how much confidence the company has in her talent and popularity.
Her feud with Zaria may be over, but it has helped:
- Build her character
- Show her toughness
- Prepare her for bigger matches on Raw or SmackDown
The rivalry between Sol Ruca and Zaria was full of emotion, betrayal, and high-risk moments. Their final match delivered a dramatic ending, but also reminded fans how dangerous professional wrestling can be. Ruca’s injury was a scary moment, but it also showed her dedication to the sport.
As she moves to the main roster, fans will be excited to see what she does next. Meanwhile, this feud will be remembered as one of the most intense chapters in recent NXT history.
